"Every Song is a Cry for Love" was the entry in the
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Athens, Greece, following the country's victory at the with the song "My Number One" by Helena Paparizou. Organised by the European Broadcasti ...
, written and performed by
Brian Kennedy in
English
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Release
The song was released on April 21, 2006, and eventually peaked at Number 4 on the
Irish Singles Chart
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.
Eurovision Song Contest
''Eurosong 2006''
Kennedy was selected to represent Ireland at the discretion of national broadcaster
RTÉ
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, which then allowed the general public to choose the song during an edition of ''
The Late Late Show'' in February, involving Kennedy singing two other songs which were not submitted by him. "Every Song Is a Cry for Love" was selected with a 47% of the total vote. A fourth song had earlier been disqualified by RTÉ, whose panel of judges
Brendan Graham
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,
Paul Brady
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and
Shay Healy
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had shortlisted for the final. It was marred by controversy, as his own song was included after the judging panel had called for additional songs, leading to claims that he had gained an unfair advantage.
At Eurovision
It was performed eighth in the semi-final, following 's
Kate Ryan
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with "
Je t'adore
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with "
Why Angels Cry", the 1000th Eurovision song ever according to the
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, after Ireland was forced to qualify due to its failure to make the final the previous year, and came 9th with 79 points, thus becoming one of ten songs to qualify from the semi-final.
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commentary during the semi-final set Kennedy's task up as "saving Ireland's Eurovision soul" (a reference to in the 1990s, later falling away). Indeed, after Ireland was announced as a qualifier, television footage clearly showed Kennedy mouthing "thank God" in the green room backstage.
The song was performed 21st in the final, following 's
". At the close of voting, it had received 93 points, placing 10th in a field of 24, thus giving Ireland an automatic berth in the final at the next edition of the contest.
The performance in the semi-final marked the 1000th Eurovision song of all time. He wore a black suit and was backed by Calum MacColl on an acoustic guitar and singing and three specialist singers:
, Fran King and Paula Gilmer, who wore maroon dresses and black shirts and suits. The gentle ballad did not involve any dancing.